SJ-20150919164026-001-ZXUN IEPC (V1.15.10) Integrated Evolved Packet Core Product Description

ZXUN iEPC
Integrated Evolved Packet Core

Product Description
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Orientation and Characteristics................................ 1-1
1.1 Product Positioning ............................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Product Characteristics....................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2 Product Structure ..................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Hardware Structure ............................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Software Structure.............................................................................................. 2-8
Chapter 3 Operation and Maintenance..................................................... 3-1

3.1 Function ............................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Network Solution ................................................................................................ 3-1
Chapter 4 Functions................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Mobility Management ......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Session Management ......................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Security management......................................................................................... 4-2
4.4 Subscription Management .................................................................................. 4-3
4.5 IMSI Section-Based Area Restriction ................................................................... 4-3
4.6 IMSI Section-Based EPLMN List ......................................................................... 4-3
4.7 IP Routing.......................................................................................................... 4-3
4.8 IP Address Management of LTE Users ................................................................ 4-3
4.9 APN Management .............................................................................................. 4-3
4.10 APN-Based QoS Management .......................................................................... 4-4
4.11 Billing .............................................................................................................. 4-4
Chapter 5 Interfaces and Protocols .......................................................... 5-1

5.1 Logic Interface ................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 S1-MME Interface .................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 S1-U Interface.......................................................................................... 5-3
5.1.3 SGi Interface............................................................................................ 5-3
5.1.4 Ga Interface............................................................................................. 5-4
5.1.5 S6a Interface ........................................................................................... 5-5
5.1.6 S11 Interface............................................................................................ 5-5
5.2 Physical Interface............................................................................................... 5-6
Chapter 6 Network Application ................................................................. 6-1

6.1 ZXUN iEPC Network Architecture (Non-Standalone HSS)..................................... 6-1
6.2 ZXUN iEPC Network Architecture (Standalone HSS) ............................................ 6-1

Chapter 7 Technical Specifications .......................................................... 7-1
7.1 Physical Indexes ................................................................................................ 7-1
7.2 Interface Index ................................................................................................... 7-1
7.3 Capacity Index ................................................................................................... 7-2
Chapter 8 Environment Requirements ..................................................... 8-1

8.1 Power Supply Requirements ............................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Operation Environment ....................................................................................... 8-1
8.3 Storage Environment.......................................................................................... 8-2
Glossary .......................................................................................................... I
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Chapter 1
Product Orientation and
Characteristics
Table of Contents
Product Positioning ....................................................................................................1-1
Product Characteristics ..............................................................................................1-3
1.1 Product Positioning

Role in the Network
The ZXUN iEPC comprises four NEs, MME, SGW, PGW, and HSS, and provides
enterprise LTE networks and small LTE carriers with small and single shelf EPC solutions.
The ZXUN iEPC supports the mobility management, security management, subscription
management, and session management.
Location in the Network

For the ZXUN iEPC location in the LTE/EPC network, see Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 ZXUN iEPC Location in the Network
For the involved NEs, refer to Table 1-1.
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ZXUN iEPC Product Description
Table 1-1 NEs Involved in the LTE/EPC Network
Name Function
LTE eNodeB As the wireless access device, an eNodeB provides wireless

resources for terminal accessing, faster uplink/downlink
speed, shorter transmission delay, and more reliable wireless
transmission.
ZXUN iEPC MME As the core control plane node, the MME has the following
functions:
l The LTE network provides necessary security functions,
for example, LTE user authentication and NAS signaling
protection.
l Mobility management, including tracing area update and
switch in the LTE network.
l Session and bearer control, including session and bearer
context establishment on the eNodeB, SGW, and PGW user
plane nodes.
SGW As the eNodeB user plane node, the SGW has the following
functions:
l Provide the interface S1-U to connect to an eNodeB, and
route and transfer uplink/downlink messages of LTE users
between the eNode and the PGW.
l During an eNodeB switch, the SGW is operating as the local
anchor.
l For LTE terminals in idle status, the downlink data buffering
must be provides, and the service request flow must be
triggered.
l Provide the charging function.
PGW As the user plane node connecting to the PDN network, the PGW
has the following functions:
l Provide the user plane reference point SGi from the EPC to
the PDN network, and route and transfer uplink/downlink
messages between the EPC and the PDN network.
l Allocate LTE users with the corresponding IP addresses of
the PDN network, and perform basic uplink and downlink
bearing and binding functions.
l Provide user plane-based security function, QoS function,
policy, and charging control function.
HSS As the user data server, the HSS saves and manages subscription
data, including the authentication data, location data, and route
data.
PDN/IMS This IP service network provides the broadband and multi-media

services.
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1.2 Product Characteristics

High Convergence
The iEPC NE comprises single physical nodes, including the MME, SGW, PGW and HSS.
The ZXUN iEPC provides high-convergence EPC solution for the enterprise LTE networks
and small LTE networks for ease of fast deployment and maintenance.
High Integration
Based on the all-IP unified platform and designed with the latest high-performance
hardware processing blades and modular large-capacity software, the ZXUN iEPC
provides larger capacity and throughout for the LTE network, and reduces the operation
costs of enterprises and small LTE carriers.
High Reliability
Based on the carrier-level ATCA/ETCA platform, all boards support hardware redundancy
functions.
Small Scale
The ZXUN iEPC uses the 5 U ATCA shelf or 11 U ETCA shelf, which greatly reduces the
occupied space of the EPC network and eases the EPC equipment room establishment
difficulties.
Advanced Design
Based on the carrier-level platform, the ZXUN iEPC has the following characteristics:
l The hardware system uses new components, which ensures high integration and
performance.
l Extra larger integrated circuits are preferred to reduce the number of independent
components, which enhances the reliability of the hardware system and reduces
power consumption.
l Strictly comply with the software engineering requirements, the software is designed
with the following rules: from top to bottom, hierarchical, and modular. Standards of
modules are the same for ease of NE integration and hardware platform grafting.
l The all-IP software and hardware platform is used.
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Chapter 2
Product Structure
Table of Contents
Hardware Structure ....................................................................................................2-1
Software Structure......................................................................................................2-8
2.1 Hardware Structure

Overview
The ZXUN iEPC includes the following hardware:
l Cabinet
l Shelf
à E2040 shelf
à E8282 shelf
The shelves to be used depend on the network architecture and capacity.
l Board
Cabinet
The ZXUN iEPC uses the B6080-22 cabinet. The net height inside of the cabinet is 47U.
The cabinet dimensions are 2200 mm × 600 mm × 800 mm (H × W × D). Figure 2-1 shows
the structure of a B6080-22 cabinet (the front door and a side door are removed in the right
figure).
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Figure 2-1 Cabinet Overview
1. Rear door 4. Horizontal cable tray 7. Front installation post

2. Supporting beam 5. Air filter 8. Supporting plate
3. Vertical cable tray 6. Side door
For a description of the components in the B6080-22 cabinet, refer to Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 B6080-22 Cabinet Component Descriptions
Component Description
Rear door The rear door is left-opened that facilitates door installation and operation
for components inside the cabinet.
Supporting beam The supporting beams are used for routing and binding cables inside the
cabinet.
Vertical cable tray The vertical cable trays are used for routing and binding cables inside the
cabinet and grounding the components.
Horizontal cable tray The horizontal cable trays are used for routing and binding cables inside
the cabinet.
Air filter The air filter protects the cabinet from dust.
Side door The side doors can be easily mounted by tightening the screws outside the
cabinet.
Front installation post The front installation posts are used for installing and fixing internal
components of the cabinet.
Supporting plate
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E2040 Shelf
The E2040 shelf complies with the ATCA standard. The dimensions are 219.4 mm × 482.6
mm × 384.6 mm (H × W × D), and the depth is 5U.
For a front view of the shelf, see Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 E2040 Shelf (Front)
1. Shelf 4. Fan module 6. Power supply module

2. Switching board 5. Air filter (front)
3. Processing board
For a rear view of the shelf, see Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 E2040 Shelf (Rear)
1. Shelf 2. Rear board of the switching

board
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3. Rear board of the 4. Cable tray 6. MCDM

processing board 5. MCMM 7. Power supply module (rear)
For the components in the E2040 shelf, refer to Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 E2040 Shelf Components
Module Function
MCMM Manages the shelf, boards, fans and power

supplies.
MCDM Records the information of the assets and slot

address in the shelf.
Power supply module Supplies power to the shelf and provides the
filtering, lightning protection, and overcurrent
protection features.
MCFCM Cools the entire shelf including the boards in the

shelf.
BAMC Located in the middle of a shelf for transmitting

inter-board signals.
Cable tray of the shelf Installed to the shelf for routing cables.
Blank panel Installed in empty board slots to prevent air and

dust.
E8282 Shelf
The E8282 shelf complies with the ETCA standard. The dimensions are 486.1 mm × 482.6
mm × 568 mm (H × W × D), and the depth is 11U.
Figure 2-4 shows the front view of an E8282 shelf.
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Figure 2-4 E8282 Shelf (Front)
1. Front fan unit 2. Front board
Figure 2-5 shows the rear view of an E8282 shelf.
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Figure 2-5 E8282 Shelf (Rear)
1. Rear fan unit 3. Handle 5. Power supply box

2. Shelf 4. ECDM 6. Rear board
For the components in the E8282 shelf, refer to Table 2-3.
Table 2-3 E8282 Shelf Components
Module Function
ECMM Monitors and controls boards and other functional modules

within the shelf. It reports system faults and recovers the system.
ECDM Records the information of the assets and slot address in the
shelf.
Power supply box Supplies power to the shelf, and provides the filtering, lightning
protection, and overcurrent protection functions.
Fan subrack Dissipates heat of each shelf component.
Backplane Located in the middle of a shelf for transmitting inter-board

signals.
Blank panel Installed in empty board slots to prevent air and dust.
Board
Table 2-4 shows the boards that the E2040 shelf supports.
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Table 2-4 Boards Supported by the E2040 Shelf
Silk Screen Name Functions
PPBB0 l Controls the system and manages routes.

l Processes signaling on the control plane of the ZXUN iEPC when
the ZXUN iEPC operates as the MME, SGW, PGW, and HSS.
l Processes and forwards signaling on the user plane of the ZXUN
iEPC when the ZXUN iEPC operates as the SGW and PGW.
l Routes and forwards IP packets.
PPBX0 Provides the OMM functions.
MXES Provides switching channels for the control plane and user plane in
the system. The control plane provides bandwidth of 1 Gbps for the
switching between a board slot and a switching board, while the media
plane provides bandwidth of 10 Gbps for the switching between a board
slot and a switching board.
Table 2-5 shows the boards that the E8282 shelf supports.
Table 2-5 Boards Supported by the E8282 Shelf
PPBB4 Operating as the service processing module, packet processing board

PPBB4 can be configured to a UOMP, USMP or USUP module to
implement the signaling and protocol processing functions between the
control plane and media plane.
l If the PPBB4 board is configured as a UOMP module, the PPBB4
board is responsible for controlling and maintaining the system and
processing OMM protocols.
l If the PPBB4 board is configured as a USMP module, the PPBB4
board is responsible for processing signaling and calls and managing
resources.
l If the PPBB4 board is configured as a USUP module, the PPBB4
board processes services on the user plane.
PPBX0 The PPBX0 board is used to implement routine maintenance and

management functions on the ZXUN iEPC OMM. The PPBX0 boards can
operate in active/standby mode.
BSWBa The BSWBa board is a switching board on the control plane, the
corresponding logic board of which is a UBSW board. The BSWBa board
implements the exchange of base-plane data. It connects the control CPUs
of different processing boards, interface boards, and the fabric switch board
into a plane, constructing a standard distributed architecture platform.
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FSWBb The FSWBb board is the Fabric plane switching center of the entire ETCA
system. Its corresponding logic board is a UFSW board. In addition, it
is integrated with multiple clock units. This board can access external
clock references (implementing the access of BITS, GPS, and PTP clocks,
the line clock extraction, and the PPL-based time synchronization) and
generate clock references within a shelf or between two shelves.
MPIEa/MPIEb The MPIEa and MPIEb boards are network interface boards used for
IP access. The corresponding logic boards are the UIPB_8GE boards,
which can implement the data packet fragmentation and reassembling,
multiplexing and de-multiplexing, and the data packet forwarding functions.
l The MPIEa board provides eight multi-mode GE optical interfaces
for external networks, and four GE SerDes media stream interfaces
(fabric-plane interfaces) and two GE SerDes control-plane interfaces
(base-plane interfaces) for boards within the shelf.
l The MPIEb board provides eight single-mode GE optical interfaces
for external networks, and four GE SerDes media stream interfaces
(fabric-plane interfaces) and two GE SerDes control-plane interfaces
(base-plane interfaces) for boards within the shelf.
MPIEc MPIEc is a network interface board and can implement the access of 10G
IP packets. It can implement the data packet fragmentation/reassembling,
multiplexing/de-multiplexing, and forwarding functions. The MPIEc board
provides one external 10 GE optical interface.
The corresponding logic board is UIPB_8GE board.
2.2 Software Structure

The ZXUN iEPC software system has multiple layers and modules. Relations between
sub-systems are shown in Figure 2-6.
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Figure 2-6 ZXUN iEPC Software Structure
For the ZXUN iEPC subsystem descriptions, refer to Table 2-6.
Table 2-6 ZXUN iEPC Subsystem Descriptions
Module Function
OS and HW The operating system and hardware provide the operating

system and hardware environment of other modules.
TULIP Intermedi- Provides basic scheduling, communication, memory

ate device management, fault handling, version management, system
monitoring management.
Message Transfers and processes high-performance data.

distribution
Database Based on the operating system, the database module is

independent from the application layer database. Uses
object-oriented management modes, including the definition,
description, operation, and maintenance data sheet. The
database module provides the system data management
function.
IP protocol Provides static route, dynamic route, and other route functions.
stack
EPC application The EPC service module implements the MME, SGW, PGW,
and HSS service functions.
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Chapter 3
Operation and Maintenance
Table of Contents
Function .....................................................................................................................3-1
Network Solution ........................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Function
The ZXUN iEPC OMM system comprises of the OMM server and the local maintenance
terminal.
From the software respective, the OMM system comprises the front-end module, server
module, and client module. The overall software structure complies with the TMN structure.
From the function respective, the OMM system comprises the following modules:
Name Function
Configuration Used for software and hardware configuration, and data validity check.
management
Performance Displays current alarms and provides related alarm operations in real time.
management
Alarm Used for measurement statistics of system performance parameters and session
management data, and reflects performance indexes of the mobile system for reference.
Trace Includes signaling trace, and failure observation. Used for tracing and resolving
management of signaling code stream, and displaying decoding stream.
Log management Records the operation logs, security logs, system logs for ease of query.
3.2 Network Solution

For the ZXUN iEPC NMS structure, see Figure 3-1.
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Figure 3-1 Network Management System Structure
With powerful management and network capability, the ZXUN iEPC NMS controls all
NEs, provides cascading control and reverse operations, and implements remote access
after accessing WAN through routers. The NMS uses the Q3 NM interface standards,
provides the NM center with flexible interface control function, and integrates GUI and
MML processing modes.
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Chapter 4
Functions
Table of Contents
Mobility Management .................................................................................................4-1
Session Management.................................................................................................4-2
Security management ................................................................................................4-2
Subscription Management..........................................................................................4-3
IMSI Section-Based Area Restriction..........................................................................4-3
IMSI Section-Based EPLMN List ................................................................................4-3
IP Routing ..................................................................................................................4-3
IP Address Management of LTE Users.......................................................................4-3
APN Management ......................................................................................................4-3
APN-Based QoS Management...................................................................................4-4
Billing ........................................................................................................................4-4
4.1 Mobility Management

Description
As a basic ZXUN iEPC function, the mobility management function provides service
continuity when users are moving.
Mobility management involves various mobility characteristics, for example, the

attachment, detachment, location update, service request, and SI connection
management.
Attachment
During the attachment flow, a user registers to the ZXUN iEPC network. As the first
flow after the user turns on the mobile phone, the attachment flow is prerequisite for all
subsequent flows.
During the attachment flow, a default bearer is established for the user, and the user can
also be authenticated. The user must be authenticated if it is the first time for the user to
be attached to the EPS network.
After the attachment flow, the ZXUN iEPC establishes the context and a default bearer for
the UE, and the user can access the data service and other services through the ZXUN
iEPC network.
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Detachment
With the detachment function, a user is de-registered from the ZXUN iEPC network, and
all the user's bearers are deleted simultaneously. After the detachment, the user cannot
access the data service or other services through the ZXUN iEPC network.
Location Update
The location update function enables a user to re-access the ZXUN iEPC network through
updating tracing areas when the user moves from a cell to another cell, or the access
technique of the user changes to another access technique. This function ensures that
the user location information in the ZXUN iEPC is the latest.
Service Request
A UE or network sends a service request for resources to a UE in ECM-IDLE status.
During the service request flow, the S1 and E-RAB connections of the user are
re-established, and the RRC and RB connections of the wireless interface are also
re-established. After the flow, the ECM statuses of the UE and the ZXUN iEPC user
change from idle to the connecting.
S1 Connection
The S1 interface release function releases the logical S1-AP signaling connection of
the S1-MME interface and all S1 bearers of the S1-U interface. This function shifts the
statuses of the UE and MME from ECM-CONNECTED to ECM-IDLE, and deletes all
related contexts of the UE from an eNodeB.
The S1 interface release function can be triggered in the following scenarios:
l eNodeB triggering: The S1 interface is released because of access network events,
for example, the release is triggered by the operation and maintenance system, a UE
is in the inactive status for a long time, the wireless interface and S1 interface are
released to save resources, or a UE initiates the connection release.
l ZXUN iEPC triggering: The S1 interface is released because of ZXUN iEPC events,
for example, the authentication failure and UE de-registration.
4.2 Session Management

As a basic function of the LTE/EPC network, session management manages IP data
connection paths in the LTE/EPC network, including the establishment and deletion of
EPS bearers in the corresponding PDN network of the APN.
4.3 Security management

With this function, users who access the LTE network can be authenticated in AKA mode.
After being authenticated successfully, the users access the network, obtain network
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services, and are provided with the communication security function, including the NAS
message encryption and NAS message integrity protection functions.
4.4 Subscription Management

With the flexible subscriber management capability, the ZXUN iEPC supports the LTE
subscription template, and provides the batch number allocation function and single
number allocation function.
4.5 IMSI Section-Based Area Restriction

The ZXUN iEPC provides the IMSI section-based area restriction function. IMSI sections
can be used to distinguish different types of LTE users.
Based on different requirements, this function restricts LTE terminals of different types to
accessing networks through specified tracing areas.
4.6 IMSI Section-Based EPLMN List

The ZXUN iEPC configures and sends EPLMN lists based on different IMSI sections. With
this function, apart from the home PLMN, subscribers can also access the EPLMN.
The ZXUN iEPC supports up to 16 IMSI sections, and up to 15 EPLMNs can be configured
for each section.
4.7 IP Routing
For the S1 interface connecting to an eNodeB and the SGi interface connecting to the PDN
network, the IP routing function can be used to correctly transfer IP messages of logical
interfaces. The ZXUN iEPC supports static and dynamic IP route protocols, and provides
a flexible network solution.
4.8 IP Address Management of LTE Users

This function dynamically manages IP addresses of LTE users as follows:
l The corresponding IP address of the PDN is allocated to a user when the user is
attached or requests for a PDN connection.
l The allocated IP address is reclaimed when the user is de-attached or deletes the
PDN connection.
IP addresses are allocated through the local APN IP address pool.
4.9 APN Management

Defined by the 3GPP protocol, the PDN can be accessed through a mobile network, for
example, Internet and Intranet are two different PDNs.
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Each PDN has different access properties and carrier control properties, for example, IP
addresses allocated to users and allocation modes. An enterprise Intranet can use an
address pool different from the Internet.
An APN indicates a target PDN network that a user requests to access.
The ZXUN iEPC provides each APN with the corresponding properties for implement
different control functions of different APNs.
4.10 APN-Based QoS Management

Users of different APNs are provided with different QoS policy control functions based
on carriers' policies. Different LTE users have different APNs. Static APN-based QoS
parameters can be set to control the QoS of accessed users of a specified APN.
4.11 Billing
The ZXUN iEPC supports billing. The PGW in the ZXUN iEPC collects billing information,
generates CDRs based on the traffic threshold or time threshold, and then transfers the
CDRs to the ZXUN CG. The CDRs are then transferred to the BD.
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Chapter 5
Interfaces and Protocols
Table of Contents
Logic Interface............................................................................................................5-1
Physical Interface .......................................................................................................5-6
5.1 Logic Interface

The ZXUN iEPC uses the S1-MME, S1-U, SGi, Ga, S6a, and S11 interfaces, see Figure
5-1.
Figure 5-1 External Logical Interfaces
For logic interface descriptions, refer to Table 5-1.
Table 5-1 Interface Description
Interface Protocol
S1-MME Interface between the ZXUN iEPC MME and an eNodeB, using the S1AP
protocol.
S1-U Interface between the ZXUN iEPC MME and an eNodeB, using the GTP-U
protocol.
SGi Interface between the ZXUN iEPC PGW and the PDN/IMS, using the
application-layer protocols, such as RADIUS, DHCP, and L2TP.
Ga Interface between the ZXUN iEPC PGW and the ZXUN CG, using the GTP'
protocol.
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S6a Interface between the ZXUN iEPC MME and an independent HSS, using the
Diameter protocol.
S11 Interface between the ZXUN iEPC MME (operating as the MME only) and the
peer ZXUN iEPC SGW, using the GTPv2-C protocol.
5.1.1 S1-MME Interface

Function
In the LTE/EPC network, the ZXUN iEPC communicates with an eNodeB through the
S1-MME interface of the MME.
The following functions are accomplished:
l Bearer management function.
l Context management function.
l Handoff function.
l Paging function.
l NAS transmission function.
l S1 interface management function.
l UE performance information indication function.
l eNodeB/MME direction information transmission function.
l eNodeB/MME configuration information transmission function.
Signaling Protocol Stack

For the protocol stack layer of the S1-MME interface, see Figure 5-2.
Figure 5-2 S1-MME Interface Protocol Structure
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5.1.2 S1-U Interface

Function
The ZXUN iEPC is interconnected with an eNodeB through the S1-U interface of the SGW.
The S1-U interface transmits the uplink and downlink user plane data between the ZXUN
iEPC and the eNode. This interface uses the GTP-U protocol.
GTP-U tunnels are used as follows:
l Common GTP service tunnels bear normal service messages.
l During HO events, service transfer tunnels do not charge subscribers, and implement
HO events.
Protocol Stack
For the protocol layers of the S1-U Interface, see Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-3 S1-U Interface Protocol Structure
5.1.3 SGi Interface

Functions
The ZXUN iEPC is interconnected with the PDN through the SGi interface of the PGW to
implement the protocol encapsulation/decapsulation and address translation functions.
Protocol Stack
For the protocol stack of the SGi interface, see Figure 5-4.
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Figure 5-4 Protocol Stack of the SGi Interface
The IP protocol is used at the bottom layer, and the RADIUS, DHCP, and L2TP protocols
are used at higher layers.
5.1.4 Ga Interface
Function
The ZXUN iEPC is interconnected with the ZXUN CG through the Ga interface of the PGW
and transfers billing information.
Protocol Stack
The Ga interface uses the GTP' protocol. For the Ga interface protocol stack, see Figure
5-5.
Figure 5-5 Ga Interface Protocol Stack
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5.1.5 S6a Interface

Function
When the HSS is set independently, the ZXUN iEPC MME is interconnected with the HSS
through the S6a interface. The following functions are provided:
l Location update
l Location cancellation
l User purge
l User data management
l Authentication information retrieval
l HSS reset
l Advertisement
Protocol Stack
Figure 5-6 shows the protocol stack of the S6a interface.
Figure 5-6 S6a Interface Protocol Stack
5.1.6 S11 Interface

Function
When the ZXUN iEPC operates as the MME, the ZXUN iEPC interacts with the peer ZXUN
iEPC SGW through the S11 interface. The following functions are provided:
l Session management
l Bearer management
l Tunnel management
l Downlink data notification
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Protocol Stack
Figure 5-7 shows the protocol stack of the S11 interface.
Figure 5-7 S11 Interface Protocol Stack
5.2 Physical Interface

Physical interfaces of the ZXUN iEPC are divided into maintenance interfaces and service
interfaces. These two types of interfaces implement network management maintenance
and service processing functions respectively.
Maintenance Interface
Ethernet interfaces on the PPBX0 boards are used as network management maintenance
interfaces.
Service Interface
Service interfaces of the ZXUN iEPC are Ethernet interface.
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Chapter 6
Network Application
The ZXUN iEPC provides the complete EPC function, including the MME, SGW, PGW,
and HSS. It can be connected to eNodeBs and PDN networks. There may be two types
of network architectures depending on whether the HSS is standalone.
Table of Contents
ZXUN iEPC Network Architecture (Non-Standalone HSS)..........................................6-1
ZXUN iEPC Network Architecture (Standalone HSS) .................................................6-1
6.1 ZXUN iEPC Network Architecture (Non-Standalone

HSS)
If there is only one ZXUN iEPC, the HSS and the ZXUN iEPC need to be co-located, see
Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1 ZXUN iEPC Network Architecture (Non-Standalone HSS)
1. S1 interfaces: S1-MME
and S1-U
The ZXUN iEPC provides all EPC functions, including MME, SGW, PGW, and HSS.
l The ZXUN iEPC is interconnected with the eNodeB through the S1 interface.
l The ZXUN iEPC is interconnected with the ZXUN CG through the Ga interface.
l The ZXUN iEPC is interconnected with the external PDN network through the SGi
interface.
6.2 ZXUN iEPC Network Architecture (Standalone HSS)

If there are multiple ZXUN iEPC devices (two in most scenarios), the HSS can be
standalone to manage user subscriptions in a unified manner, see Figure 6-2.
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Figure 6-2 ZXUN iEPC Network Architecture (Standalone HSS)
1. S1 interfaces: S1-MME
and S1-U
The network architecture is described as follows:

l ZXUN iEPC 1 and ZXUN iEPC 2 are interconnected with the standalone HSS through
the S6a interface.
l ZXUN iEPC 1 implements the MME and SGW/PGE functions. It is interconnected
with the ZXUN CG through the Ga interface and external PDN network through the
SGi interface.
l ZXUN iEPC 2 implements the MME function. It is interconnected with the SGW or
PGW of ZXUN iEPC 1 through the S11 interface.
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Chapter 7
Technical Specifications
Table of Contents
Physical Indexes ........................................................................................................7-1
Interface Index ...........................................................................................................7-1
Capacity Index ...........................................................................................................7-2
7.1 Physical Indexes

For physical indexes of the ZXUN iEPC, refer to Table 7-1.
Table 7-1 Physical Indexes
Hardware Physical Specification

Parameter
B6080-22 cabinet Dimensions (H × W 2,200 mm x 600 mm x 800 mm

× D)
Weight 120 kg (empty cabinet)
E2040 shelf Dimensions (H × W 219.4 mm x 482.6 mm x 384.6 mm

× D)
Weight 30 kg (empty shelf)
Maximum weight of typically configured shelf: 50 kg
Number of slots 6
E8282 shelf Dimensions (H x W 486.1 mm x 482.6 mm x 568 mm

x D)
Weight 35 kg (empty shelf)
111 kg for a fully-configured shelf
Number of slots 14 slots on the front and another 14 slots on the rear
7.2 Interface Index

For the ZXUN iEPC interface indexes, refer to Table 7-2.
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Table 7-2 Interface Index
Interface Type Physical Index Cable Type
S1–MME 100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Ethernet Enhanced CAT 5

interface
S1–U 100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Ethernet Enhanced CAT 5

interface
SGi 100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Ethernet Enhanced CAT 5

interface
Ga 100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Ethernet Enhanced CAT 5

interface
S6a 100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Ethernet Enhanced CAT 5

interface
S11 100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Ethernet Enhanced CAT 5

interface
Network 100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Ethernet Enhanced CAT 5

management interface
7.3 Capacity Index

For the ZXUN iEPC capacity indexes, refer to Table 7-3.
Table 7-3 Capacity Indexes
Technical Parameter Index

Characteristic
Capacity index Number of uses who are LTE: 100 k

simultaneously attached
Number of bearers that are LTE: 200 k

simultaneously activated
Number of available eNodeBs 256
Throughput 3 Gbps
Interface index GE interface 12
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Chapter 8
Environment Requirements
Table of Contents
Power Supply Requirements ......................................................................................8-1
Operation Environment...............................................................................................8-1
Storage Environment..................................................................................................8-2
8.1 Power Supply Requirements

The ZXUN iEPC supports DC and AC power supplies.
For the power supply requirements, refer to Table 8-1.
Table 8-1 Power Supply Requirements
Power Rated Voltage Operating Voltage Range

Supply
DC -48 V or -60 V l The corresponding operating voltage of the -48 V rated

voltage ranges from -57 V to -40 V.
l The corresponding operating voltage of the -60 V rated
voltage ranges from -72 V to -50 V.
AC 220 V 100 V to 240 V
8.2 Operation Environment

The environment requirements for the ZXUN iEPC are described in Table 8-2.
Table 8-2 Environmental Indexes
Mode Environmental Index

Indexes
Long-term Temperature 5 °C to 40 °C
operation
Humidity 5% to 85%
Dust ≤ 3 104 /m3 (dust diameter is larger than 5μm)
Air pollution No explosive, electric, magnetic and corrosive dust,

requirements and no air that is metal-corrosive or damages insulating
materials.
8-1

Mode Environmental Index

Indexes
Short-term Temperature -5 °C to 50 °C
operation
Humidity 5% to 90%
• Short term working condition refers to that working less than 96 hours successively and the accumul
ated working hours are less than 5 days in a year.
8.3 Storage Environment

Table 8-3 describes the requirements for ZXUN iEPC storage conditions.
Table 8-3 Storage Environment Requirements
Mode Environment Index Value

Index
Storage Temperature -40 °C to 70 °C
Humidity 10% to 95%
8-2

Glossary
AKA
- Authentication and Key Agreement
APN
- Access Point Name
BAMC
- Backplane of ATCA Mini Chassis
DHCP
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
ECDM
- ETCA Chassis Data Module
ECMM
- ETCA Chassis Management Module
EPLMN
- Equivalent Public Land Mobile Network
EPS
- Evolved Packet System
ETCA
- Enhanced ATCA
GTP-U
- GTP User Plane
HO
- Handoff
HSS
- Home Subscriber Server
IMSI
- International Mobile Subscriber Identity
L2TP
- Layer2 Tunneling Protocol
MCDM
- Mini Chassis Data Module
MCFCM
- Mini Chassis Fan Controller Module
MCMM
- Mini Chassis Management Module

MME
- Mobility Management Entity
MXES
- Mini Chassis 10Gigabit Ethernet Switch
NAS
- Network Access Service
OS
- Operating System
PDN
- Packet Data Network
PPBB0
- Packet and Policing Processing Blade B NO.0
PPBX0
- Packet and Policing Processing Blade X NO.0
QoS
- Quality of Service
RADIUS
- Remote Authentication Dial In User Service
S1AP
- S1 Application Protocol
TMN
- Telecommunications Management Network
TULIP
- Telecom Universal Integrated Platform
UBSW
- Universal Base Switch
UFSW
- Universal Fabric Switch
UOMP
- Universal Operation & maintenance Main Processor
USMP
- Universal Signal Main Processor
USUP
- Universal Service User plane Processor
iEPC
- Integrated Evolved Packet Core
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Integrated Evolved Packet Core

Revision No. Revision Date Revision Reason

R1.0 2015-11-30 First Edition

Serial Number: SJ-20150919164026-001

Publishing Date: 2015-11-30 (R1.0)

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Chapter 2 Product Structure ..................................................................... 2-1

Chapter 3 Operation and Maintenance..................................................... 3-1

Chapter 4 Functions................................................................................... 4-1

Chapter 5 Interfaces and Protocols .......................................................... 5-1

Chapter 6 Network Application ................................................................. 6-1

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Chapter 8 Environment Requirements ..................................................... 8-1

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1.1 Product Positioning

Location in the Network

Figure 1-1 ZXUN iEPC Location in the Network

For the involved NEs, refer to Table 1-1.

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Table 1-1 NEs Involved in the LTE/EPC Network

LTE eNodeB As the wireless access device, an eNodeB provides wireless

PDN/IMS This IP service network provides the broadband and multi-media

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2.1 Hardware Structure

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Figure 2-1 Cabinet Overview

1. Rear door 4. Horizontal cable tray 7. Front installation post

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Figure 2-2 E2040 Shelf (Front)

1. Shelf 4. Fan module 6. Power supply module

For a rear view of the shelf, see Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3 E2040 Shelf (Rear)

1. Shelf 2. Rear board of the switching

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3. Rear board of the 4. Cable tray 6. MCDM

For the components in the E2040 shelf, refer to Table 2-2.

Table 2-2 E2040 Shelf Components

MCMM Manages the shelf, boards, fans and power

MCDM Records the information of the assets and slot

MCFCM Cools the entire shelf including the boards in the

BAMC Located in the middle of a shelf for transmitting

Blank panel Installed in empty board slots to prevent air and

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Figure 2-4 E8282 Shelf (Front)

1. Front fan unit 2. Front board

Figure 2-5 shows the rear view of an E8282 shelf.

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Figure 2-5 E8282 Shelf (Rear)

1. Rear fan unit 3. Handle 5. Power supply box

For the components in the E8282 shelf, refer to Table 2-3.

Table 2-3 E8282 Shelf Components

ECMM Monitors and controls boards and other functional modules

Fan subrack Dissipates heat of each shelf component.

Backplane Located in the middle of a shelf for transmitting inter-board

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Table 2-4 Boards Supported by the E2040 Shelf

Silk Screen Name Functions

PPBB0 l Controls the system and manages routes.

PPBX0 Provides the OMM functions.